The List #250, Apr 15, 2016

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CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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HOT TICKETS Hong Kong Future

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Cool eats and heritage at the end of the red line

GIVEAWAY

Beauty and Wellness

DATE NIGHT Hot Dates

Lalie Chouffel shares her quirky items Vegan manicures and amazing brows

What’s In

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The Closeteur’s founder talks fashion waste in Hong Kong

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RECIPES Easy family meals

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FEATURE Playing Favorites

SPECIAL FEATURE 250 Things to Love About Hong Kong Unique things to love (and laugh about)

Kiss the Cook

Sweeten any date at Cobo House by 2am:dessert bar

WOMEN IN FOCUS SW Wong

Guys can wear florals too

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HAPPENING ’HOODS

Kikki.K launches its Mother’s Day range

Lookbook

Get cash for beauty app BloomMe

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Tsuen Wan

Indie rom-com “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong” hits screens

Pamper Me

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WISHLIST About Town

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MRS. KNOW-IT-ALL Spring Cleaning Ways to declutter your wardrobe

Three Hong Kong style icons tell us about their favorites spots in the city

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TH E M AGA Z I N E THAT K N OW S

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EDITOR’S LETTER

THE BEST OF THE LIST We’re very pleased at The List to bring you our 250th issue! Since starting in July 2005, a lot of changes have come our way as a magazine, our team’s gotten stronger, Hong Kong has gotten way cooler, and we’re looking very much forward to the next 250 issues to come.

In this issue, we’re dedicating all our content to celebrating the city.

We spoke to three style icons and top ladies of the fashion industry in our cover story (p.18), where they gave us style tips and words of wisdom about living in the SAR. In a break from our usual themed Know & Tel listings, we’ve brainstormed long and hard to bring you a special feature (p.28) of a whopping 250 favorite things about the city.

We hope you enjoy this issue, and learn to love the quirks about Hong Kong, and of course, The List.

I’d love to hear from you! Email me with ideas, concerns orListMagazine_155x102mm_Brighton-Bed_12Mar16.pdf chit-chat at evelyn.lok@hkmagmedia.com.

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HOT TICKETS

MAKE A DATE Our picks for the month

Apr 14-17

Walk and Talk After making its film fest rounds, indie film “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong” is finally getting its Hong Kong cinema release. Filmed here in 2014, Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg play a Chinese American visitor new to town, and an American expat who shows her the city. A walk-and-talk “Before Sunrise”-esque romance in the SAR? We’re in.

Various times. AMC Cinema, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. $110 from amccinemas.com.hk

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May 7

Blushing Bubbles Rosé lovers can get their fix of pink bubbly on Mother’s Day weekend at the return of the Rosé Revolution, a rosé wine festival making its first stop in Hong Kong before moving on to Singapore, Shanghai and Macau. Sip from 25 different types of rosé from international winemakers, and wash it down with a sausage sizzle barbecue. VIP ticketholders get a premium rosé cocktail as well as VIP lounge access.

The Garden, Whisky@Stables, 1/F Hullett House, 1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $200-450 from ticketflap.com/ roserevolution2016hk; $1,800 for four for dimsum and rosé at Loong Toh Heen with access to Rosé Revolution

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HOT TICKETS

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Shop For a Cause YWCA’s annual Spring Bazaar is upon us again. Hit the YWCA Headquarters and check out their huge spread of jewelry, clothes, kids’ stuff, gifts, food, second hand books and more, while supporting women in the community. Don’t forget to swing by their bake sale for a cupcake for the road.

YWCA Headquarters, 1 MacDonnell Rd., Central

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Hemsworth Bro Sadly he’s not another of the hunky Aussie Hemsworth brothers, but Canadian DJ Ryan Hemsworth will still be blowing your minds when he takes over the decks at Studio.

Known for his remixes of Grimes, Frank Ocean, Tinashe and Cat Power, it’s sure to be a hipsterstastic night.

Studio, 1/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrance, Central. RSVP through pelago.events

May 4 Onwards

Monet Ain’t the Motive Need some Monet in your life? Go check out the French impressionist’s masterpieces at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s “Claude Monet: The Spirit of Place.” This exhibition will feature over 16 of Monet’s most emblematic artworks including the famous water lilies of “Nymphéas.”

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May 4-Jun 11. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd., Sha Tin. $10-20 at the door

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THE LIST

GOODIES AND GIVEAWAYS

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Check here every month for beauty, travel and dining treats

PAMPER YOURSELF FROM HEAD TO TOE WITH BLOOMME We’re taking you out of the April showers and into Hong Kong’s finest spas by teaming up with BloomMe: Hong Kong’s spa and salon booking app. One lucky reader of The List will win $1,000 in BloomMe cash to spend at a BloomMe Partner Spa of your choice to pamper and primp! BloomMe cash works just like real cash, and can be used for any spa or salon or treatment! As a plus, we’re also offering all our readers $150 in BloomMe cash instantly with code “list150”—so there’s plenty of beauty to go around!

ABOUT THE BRAND: BloomMe is Hong Kong’s top beauty booking app that delivers daily discounts at over 200 of the city’s finest spas and salons. In 30 seconds you can select a spa, treatment and time, then pay and confirm your appointment, all in the app with no fuss or hassle. Download BloomMe from the Apple App Store or GooglePlay.

Bloomme.com.hk HOW TO ENTER: Where’s your favorite place to unwind in Hong Kong? Tell us in 50 words or less.

Email: thelist@hkmagmedia.com, with the subject line “The List Giveaway” Deadline: Apr 30, 2016 PSST… Congrats to our lucky winner Michelle H. who won a suite stay at newly opened Madera Hollywood in Central. We’ve been in touch, so don’t forget to check your email!

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DATE NIGHT

HOT DATES Couples’ night out

Late Night Sweets Fall in love over tiramisu and meringue at the hottest new dessert spot in town, Cobo House by 2am:dessert bar. Janice Wong, two-time winner of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, delivers mindblowing dessert concoctions from the multi-textured Cassis Plum ($138) to the Chocolate H2O ($128) featuring aerated frozen chocolate. The beautiful edible art creations change by the seasons, so you can expect surprises every time you visit.

G-1/F, 8-12 South Lane, Sai Wan, 2656-3088

Sakura Blooms

Sundays at the Market

Cherry blossoms, sake and pink-themed tea sets set the romantic mood at Harbour City this spring, as guests delve into a Sakura-inspired world of Japanese-themed exhibitions and eats.

There’ll be a “Sake & Food” tavern for you to try a range of almost 100 different whiskies on offer, as well as wagyu beef and sake pairings at various restaurants around the mall. Once you’ve filled up on food and drinks, head to the “Sake x Manga” exhibition, the first overseas showing featuring 22 manga artists that have created custom bottles for 22 breweries in Ishikawa.

A one-stop shop for food, drinks and shopping while getting some fresh air seems like the perfect date to us.

Two popular Sunday markets return this spring. For island dwellers, the Discovery Bay Sunday Market is brimming with artisanal homeware and food against a picturesque waterfront set-up. If you’re in Sai Kung, head to the Sai Kung Sunday Market instead, which features over 50 vendors selling organic produce, handmade jewelry and clothing, with part of the proceeds going toward the Catherine’s Puppies charity.

Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2118-8666, harbourcity.com.hk

Discovery Bay Sunday Market, 11am-6pm.

Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay Road, Lantau Island, handmadehongkong.com.

Sai Kung Sunday Market, 11am-5pm, Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Rd., Sai Kung

Magic Hour Morton’s Hong Kong’s new Power Hour makes for the perfect opportunity to enjoy lighter bar bites and a few cocktails while making googly eyes at someone before the sun sets.

From Mon-Fri between 5-7pm, enjoy premium bar bites starting from $50, including their popular petit filet mignon sandwiches for $80. Wash it down with a range of creative cocktails.

4/F, The Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2732-2343

Whisky Finds We don’t want to say booze is necessary in finding love (or even lust) in Hong Kong—but it certainly doesn’t hurt. The Benromach Distillery Company recently revealed one of its rarest whiskies to date, the Benromach 35 Years Old. It features notes of cinnamon and beeswax polish, pear and oak—and goes down pretty smooth, we must say.

It’s not cheap by any means, but it’s a gem for collectors and if you can dish out the dollars, it’s a gift guaranteed to impress. $14,800 from City’super, benromach.com

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HOT OPENING WISHLIST

ABOUT TOWN Life in the Hong Kong Lane Taco Fever Hot on the heels of the Taco Cleanse Hollywood fad diet, Taco Chaca began offering cleanse kits and vegan tacos at their restaurant. It’s all about filling up on nutritious vegan tacos without depriving you of comfort foods (aka carbs).

Kits include Taco Chaca’s own tortillas, spice mix and hot sauce, salsa verde and pico de gallo, as well as a recipe list for you to make your own tacos at home. Our favorite? The meaty Portobello Spinach taco, perfect for the omnivores out there hesitating about a vegetarian cleanse.

Three-day Taco Cleanse Kit starts from $225 from Taco Chaca, G/F, 119 Second St., Sai Ying Pun, 2559-9519, tacochaca.com

Mother’s Dates

LIST LOVES

Gearing up for Mother’s Day, Swedish design stationery brand Kikki.K has just launched its new Mother’s Day Collection, which features beautiful gifts like memory books and story books for moms to record their words of wisdom and fill in your special moments together.

Designed in Scandinavian florals and pastels, they’re perfect accessories and keepsakes for any trendy mom in your life. The range is rounded out with new whimsical wrapping paper, gift bags and greeting cards. Starting from Apr 18, any purchase will come with Kikki.K’s new heartshaped erasers (set of two) for free.

Shop B216, B/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Rd., Causeway Bay, 3101-1485, kikki-k.com

Sweet Sensations Here’s a fun idea for hen nights, birthdays and naughty get-togethers: Matt Lamming and Ed Rolston, founders of topless butler service Valley Butlers, have started running a new online sex shop Lovesations, which also organizes home sales parties for ladies to check out the wares in a private venue or the comfort of your own home. A consultant will attend the event to take you and your girls through the range of offerings, and you as the host will also receive some free goodies and discounts. lovesations.com

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WISHLIST

LOOKBOOK Lalie Choffel is the gallery owner of Charbon Art Space, an art gallery and “cabinet of curiosities” boutique in Aberdeen which opened in fall 2015. Choffel moved to Asia from France almost 20 years ago and has been collecting art for 35. Specialized in management of cultural projects, she has produced and curated a number of art projects in Asia and France. She tells The List’s Jasmine Ng about her quirky and artful taste.

8/F Sing Tek Factory, 44 Wong Chuk Hang St., Aberdeen, 2518-0035, charbonartspace.com

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1. Freelance boots

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5. Celine Handbag

I wear these as much as I can: they have very high heels but are still miraculously comfortable. There is an iconic flower on the sole for Freelance shoes. They are very beautiful and durable, two thirds of my shoes come from this brand and have lasted me 10 years.

I’ve been collecting curious objects from all around the world for a long time. It’s a European tradition.

I like to collect skulls: from bats to even a human skull. I bought this ear scupture from France; it’s strange, but beautiful and fun, too.

This bag is huge but still beautiful.

It is very convenient because it can carry all the numerous items I need every day like make up, pencils, tons of keys, billions of papers and also a hammer for the gallery. I need all that sort of things and every girl needs all those. Sometimes it gets very heavy – almost 8 kilos!

2. Cyril Carret photography Living surrounded by art is a great chance and a very important thing in my life. Lately I discovered the latest work of Cyril Carret, this is also the one I am exhibiting now at Charbon, and I am very impressed by this particular one: it’s very mysterious because you cannot see his face, and this graphic is very pure and beautiful.

4. Hermes magnifying glass necklace This necklace does magic to my outfit and I wear it more than 3 days a week.

I bought it in France 6-7 years ago.

My wardrobe is very minimal therefore accessorizing brings more personality to the total look.

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WISHLIST

BEAUTY & WELLNESS Your guide to looking fit and fabulous TRIED & TESTED

Sense of Touch The Basics: It’s always said that the age of 25 is when the quality of your skin begins to go downhill. Hoping to remove fine lines on my face and enhance skin elasticity, I opted for the Signature Fresh Collagen Infusion Facial, one of the signature treatments at award-winning spa stalwarts Sense of Touch, which works to infuse pure collagen into the skin. This treatment features the latest products from their eponymous skincare line launched last year, Sense of Touch Laboratories.

The Experience: Before the facial began, my therapist applied soothing essential oils to the face and neck with a gentle massage. It started with a two-step cleansing process to thoroughly clean off any residue and oil off my face. This was

followed by a fruit enzyme exfoliation process which helped slough off dead skin cells, followed up by aloe vera gel to calm and soothe the skin. After that, I had a fantastic and gently relaxing neck and shoulder massage. The facial rounded off with a thick, jelly-like fresh collagen mask which was left to set for about 15-20 minutes.

The Takeaway: A solid, basic cleansing treatment with some immediately visible results. My skin looked firmer and plumped up, and I could notice right away that even the fine lines around my eyes were softly reduced too.

A very relaxing mid-month pick-me-up! Isabelle Hon Signature Fresh Collagen Infusion Facial, $1,180/80 minutes.

Available at all Sense of Touch spas, including 1-5F, 52 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2526-6918, senseoftouch.com.hk

Green Fingers Known to focus on organic and natural therapies and products, Iyara Hollywood Natural & Organic Spa has just brought in a new range of gel polishes by Bio Seaweed Gel, a Canadian brand of UV/LED-activated nail polishes that are all Big-5 Free and contain no formaldehyde. The List recently got to try it out using the bright, summery pink shade Watermelon, which is hot pink in bright sun but looks more classic red in yellow lighting. With five coats in total including base, color and top coats, the manicure feels a little on the thicker, gummier side, though natural white nail edges still easily peeked through the translucent coats. The polish remains very shiny and durable through average wear and tear (and aggressive keyboard and phone typing habits!).

Additional $200 on top of any manicure or pedicure service.

Iyara Hollywood Natural & Organic Spa, 27 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2523-8700, iyarabeauty.com

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GET THE LOOK: HIGH BROW BEAUTY

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Perfect to perk up a light, spring look, brow masters Benefit’s Gimme Brow stick is built like a mascara, with a brush and brow-volumizing gel formula that allows you to build up and define those arches, whether you prefer them light and bright or dark and lush. $230 from Benefit (Brows A Go-Go Store), Unit 25D, 13-15 Hoi Kwong St., Quarry Bay, 3579-4000

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Newly launched at fashion retailers b+ab is Korean skincare and makeup brand Son & Park, created by influential makeup artists Son Dae-sik and Park Tae-yun, known for popularizing the dewy, Korean makeup look du jour. Aside from their signature concealers, foundations and liner pencils, you can also pick up this inexpensive brow pencil for that iconic Korean straight brow look. $79, comes in two shades. Son & Park, three branches of b+ab including Shop UG113, UG/F, The One, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2677-0196

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Precisely Pretty

The High Precision Brow Pencil, Giorgio Armani’s ’s newest eyebrow essential, is an easy-to-use, double-ended pencil that features a retractable, high-precision tip to define brow edges and a fine comb to groom stray hairs. It comes in three shades for everyone from blondes to dark brunettes. Plus it’s water-resistant—perfect for the sweaty summer months to come. $TBC from Giorgio Armani, various branches including Shop 109, Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd. Central, 2532-7733

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WISHLIST

WHAT’S IN Florals for Dudes

RCANO rcano.co

Evisu Shop 630, Level 6, Times Square, Causeway Bay, 2506-1931

Ted Baker Shop 147, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-9609

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Black and pink floral shirt, $2,199 from Evisu

Rootz faded floral t-shirt, $695 from Ted Baker

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WISHLIST

Dollfin red and slate blue floral shirt, $2,750 from Ted Baker

Subzero short-sleeved navy floral shirt, $1,195 from Ted Baker

Green floral striped shirt with mandarin collar, $749 from RCANO

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RECIPES

KISS THE COOK Monthly recipes from Mango Menus

This month, we have picked two of our favorite and easy-to-make meals that are perfect for family dinners.

First is teriyaki salmon, a simple but nutritious recipe with the homemade Japanese sauce, scattered with sesame seeds and coriander leaves. We like New Zealand Ora king salmon, which has the highest natural oil content of all the species. It’s chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids, the “right” kind of fat for bodies. The sweetness of the teriyaki appeals to children and the brown rice that the dish is served with is an excellent source of fiber, making us feel fuller for longer.

For dessert, this croissant and berry bake is a fruitier and more decadent variation on the traditional bread and butter pudding. While traditionally served hot, it is also delicious cold for breakfast!

Salmon Teriyaki with Sesame, Coriander and Brown Rice YOU’LL NEED

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1 tbsp butter

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2 salmon fillets weighing 150g-250g each.

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100ml Japanese Kikkoman soy sauce

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200ml mirin

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according to the instructions on the packet. Do remember that brown rice can take considerably longer than white rice. and coriander during this time. the mirin in a pan and heating it over a low heat for a couple of minutes.

Then add the soy sauce and sugar and simmer for another two minutes until it thickens slightly. Leave it to keep it warm in the pan while you cook the rest of the meal.

fillet of NZ Ora King salmon. For the broccoli, put a pan of water to boil and place the broccoli in a steamer above for a few minutes until al dente.

5. Serve the brown rice onto a plate

next to the salmon fillet and broccoli.

Pour a little teriyaki sauce onto the salmon fillet then scatter with chopped coriander and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Serves two

4. Eight minutes before your rice

is ready, start cooking your broccoli and salmon. For the salmon, melt the butter in a non-stick pan and cook the salmon gently for around 1 minute on each of the four sides, depending on the size and shape of the fillet. This timing is suitable for a 200g

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RECIPES

Croissant and Berry Bake YOU’LL NEED

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4 eggs

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METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Take an ovenproof dish and grease it with butter.

3. Slice your croissants in half lengthwise and spread the

insides generously with butter and jam. Layer the bottom halves, bottoms down, along the dish. Then layer the tops of the croissant above them, trying to cover up any holes.

4. Whisk the eggs together with a fork. Then add the milk,

cream, sugar, vanilla and orange zest and combine with an electric handheld mixer.

5. Pour the milk mixture over the croissants then scatter

the berries on top.

6. Bake for 30 minutes then check that the interior is

cooked by tilting the dish slightly. It should be firm, but if it still appears runny, return it to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.

7. Serve warm with more fresh cream if desired.

Serves four to six

Founded by Helen Scott, Mango Menus creates unique, mouth-watering recipes that contain healthy and nutritious ingredients. mangomenus.com

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COVER STORY

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Favorites Three Hong Kong style mavens take us through their tastes and their Hong Kong favorites. By Evelyn Lok

Michelle Lai

Toronto-born and Hong Kong-based Michelle Lai’s travel and style accessory brand Mischa is known for its iconic hexagonal print tote bags. What started as a passion project in 2004 grew to a cult following and soon international renown, thanks to its simple and timeless styles. Lai shares her thoughts on classics in the SAR. mischadesigns.com

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Mischa’s latest collection for spring/summer 2016

The List: What does style mean to you?

The List: What do you do to unwind?

Michelle Lai: Style is a natural quiet confidence. It’s the way someone carries themselves no matter what they’re wearing.

My go-to outfit changes depending on the occasion. I wear a lot of all-black and during the day, ripped jeans and a shirt, or dresses in the summer time. It has to be something I’m comfortable in.

ML: I really enjoy spending time puttering around home. If I’m feeling social, then a meal with friends is a great way to relax.

The List: Food is so important in Hong Kong. What’s your go-to meal here?

The List: What quality do you think is the sexiest?

ML: That’s very dependent upon the company, but I like my mom’s fried shrimp roe noodles. No one can make it as well as she does. And it reminds me of home—my grandma used to make this when I was little.

ML: You can’t go wrong with a witty sense of humor.

The List: What place is your best kept secret in Hong Kong?

ML: It’s not so secret if I share it, is it? It would probably be one of the many trails you can take to get away from the city.

The List: Do you shop a lot? What are some of your favorite items?

ML: Besides shoes, I’m not a big shopper. I have a bad habit of buying more shoes than I’ll ever wear. I wouldn’t say I’m addicted, but it’s the thing I spend the most on besides travel. I go through phases—right now it’s heels from Gianvito Rossi and sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger or Nike.

The List: What’s the most romantic thing your partner has done for you?

ML: Taking the time to write letters. I feel like people don’t do that enough anymore.

The List: Do you believe in a higher power?

ML: I believe there is something much greater than ourselves, but also that we have the ability to manifest anything we want.

GET MICHELLE’S PICKS Ü Fried shrimp roe noodles: Cheung Wing Kee Shrimp Roe Noodle Factory (張榮記蝦子麵廠), G/F, Rammon Mansion, 3-5 Station Lane, Hung Hom, 2954-0694 Ü Gianvitto Rossi, Onitsuka Tiger, Nike All from Lane Crawford, Podium 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2118-2288, lanecrawford.com

The List: What quality do you strive to have in your everyday life?

ML: To have an open heart, and to be positive.

It can be challenging especially when things don’t go as planned or you come up against obstacles. I find yoga and exercise are very effective in clearing my mind and helping me take a step back. When you see the big picture, you realize everything works out for the best in the end. Also, surrounding yourself with positive and supportive friends and advisors is so important.

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COVER STORY

Maya Yuen From Lane Crawford jewelry marketer to Central Saint Martins-trained jewelry designer, Maya Yuen launched her eponymous brand in Hong Kong in 2015, retailing at accessories stalwarts The9thMuse as well as online. Her debut range features bold geometric shapes and clean lines referencing architecture. We pick her brain about her sleek aesthetic and how it translates across to her everyday style.

The List: Working in fashion, what are your thoughts on style?

The List: What’s your favorite under-theradar place to shop?

Maya Yuen: Style to me is about how you present yourself as a person. It’s not just about fashion or what you wear, but also your manner, your vision, your creativity and your principles. My go-to outfit is always something minimalist. I am interested in sleek, simple shapes in a monochrome and toned-down palette. Sharp, smart and practical. Black is definitely my best friend: 90 percent of my wardrobe is black. It’s a nofrills hue that always works. It also saves me a lot of time in picking my outfit… especially in the early morning.

MY: Pantry Magic. I admit I am a hopeless foodie who loves food and loves to cook food.

I can find many kinds of unusual cooking tools here. My most recent purchase was an Italian pasta making machine and a piece of pizza stone. I’ll get a paella pan in the near future.

The List: What’s your go-to comfort meal in Hong Kong?

MY: Law Fu Kee, The Congee Expert (羅富記粥 麵專家). When I’m feeling under the weather, a good bowl of beef congee will do the trick as an instant pick-me-up and a natural remedy.

These guys have been doing business for more than a few decades. There’s a reason why they’re one of the best in town!

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The List: What’s the best meal you’ve had recently?

The List: Do you believe in a higher power?

MY: The Chairman (大班樓) is totally worth the hype! I love the authentic and yet traditional Cantonese cuisine, using only fresh and local ingredients and no MSG. There are some traditional Cantonese dishes that always take me down memory lane with flavors from my childhood.

The List: What’s your personal favorite spot in the city?

MY: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park. The open atmosphere and the greenery, which is rare in Hong Kong. When the weather is good, I’ll have a lunch picnic over there while working on my design sketches. I’ve found my creativity flows better when I am surrounded by greenery and a relaxing environment.

The List: What was the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you?

MY: Leaving love memo notes in random places in the house.

The List: What quality do you think is the sexiest?

MY: Being a good listener and in turn being able to introduce some philosophical insight into a conversation.

MY: My foremost concern is a rational understanding of how the world works rather than a sense of connection to something larger than myself. That said, faith is important to me because it helps us cope with the struggles and hardships of life and encourages love and moral behavior.

The List: What’s your favorite thing to do to unwind?

MY: Hiking! All the way from Conduit Road up to the Peak via Lung Fu Shan Country Park [Central Green Trail] is my most frequent route.

It is very soothing surrounded by the nature and greenery. It allows me to take a slow pace and clear my mind.

The List: And on a day when you feel like treating yourself?

MY: Deep tissue massages followed by a nice haircut.

The List: What quality do you strive to have in your everyday life?

MY: To maintain a positive mental attitude!

I believe a positive mindset can help us to overcome many unexpected obstacles in life.

It is a habitual way of thinking that encourages me always endeavor to do better.

GET MAYA’S PICKS Ü Pantry Magic, G/F, 25 Lok Ku Rd., Central, 2504-0688 Ü Law Fu Kee The Congee Expert (羅富記粥麵專家), G/F, 142 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2543-3881 Ü The Chairman (大班樓), G/F, 18 Kau U Fong, Central, 2555-2202 Ü Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, 16 Eastern St. North, Sai Ying Pun Ü Central Green Trail (via Lung Fu Shan Country Park) hike: Start at intersection of Kotewall Road and Conduit Road, 5km, around 1.5-2 hours

The waterfront area at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

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Kayla Wong A budding philanthropist, Kayla Wong has promoted causes from the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Fund to speaking openly about LGBT causes through her public profile as the daughter of supermodel Janet Ma and actor Michael Wong. Wong also launched her own fashion label, Basics for Basics, which emphasizes fair trade practices and clothing that is made with love and care. Wong chats with us about spreading love and living simply in Hong Kong. basicsforbasics.co

The List: What does style mean to you?

Kayla Wong: Style to me is the way someone shows their character and personality. It is very personal and allows us to be creative and think out of the box. My style varies with my mood, but my go-to outfit is usually a plain tee with comfy worn out jeans and sneakers.

The List: What’s your favorite spot in the city?

KW: My secret place is actually a spot in Causeway Bay called Dream On Cafe. They have nice drinks and yummy snacks, and they feature different local artists from time to time which is a great plus. I love to discover new artists so getting the chance to do that while sipping on a warm drink is great.

The List: What’s your favorite meal in Hong Kong?

KW: There are too many to choose from! I love food so it is impossible for me to pick one, but I’d say my go-to comfort meal would be a bowl of fishball noodles from Kong Chai Kee (江仔記) in Causeway Bay, just a few steps away from Times Square.

Basics for Basics focuses on simple, comfy fits

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GET KAYLA’S PICKS Ü Dream On Café, Unit 2A, Po Foo Building, 1-5 Foo Ming St., Causeway Bay, 2504-1137 Ü Fish Ball Kong Chai Kee, G/F, 2 Kau U Fong, Central, 2815-5281

Basics for Basics stripey Sunday dress worn by model

The List: Favorite under-the-radar place to shop in town?

KW: I normally shop online, but if I were to choose a shop that I like in Hong Kong it would be The 9th Muse in Central. I am a big fan of jewelry and I love collecting rings—The 9th Muse always has interesting brands and designers. They even recently launched their own in-house designed jewelry!

The List: What do you do to unwind?

KW: At the moment my favorite thing to do is yoga—I go to Pure. I’ve been practising for a few years now, but I’m not the most diligent student. On a day I feel like treating myself, I go for a spa massage. It’s the ultimate relaxation time where I get to just enjoy my own company. I don’t really have a go-to place for a spa treatment as I don’t go that often and I always like trying new places. But if I were to pick a place that never fails, it would be Flawless in Central.

Ü Pure Yoga, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 2971-0055 Ü Flawless Spa, 4/F, Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham St., Central, 2869-5868

The List: Do you believe in a higher power?

KW: I believe there is a higher power and I believe in the power of prayer.

The List: What was the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you?

KW: The most romantic thing my partner did for me was when I was very sick in bed but she wasn’t in town, she had flowers sent to my home. It made my day!

The List: What quality do you think is the sexiest?

KW: I think a creative mind is the sexiest. I love being around creative people because they inspire me and they make me feel more alive.

The List: What quality do you strive to have in your everyday life?

KW: I think perseverance is a very important quality to have.

In anything you do, whether if it’s work or being in a relationship, it is important to never give up no matter how hard times may be.

Wong is a fan of jewelry from The 9th Muse

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Beyond the Walls

Spotlight on: North District

In its earliest days, Hong Kong was a series of small communities subsisting on the land and living inside walled villages, and if you travel up into the New Territories you’ll discover traditional life still exists behind these walls. In fact, you don’t need to move too far away from the heart of downtown Hong Kong to discover a region that will make you feel you’ve ventured back in time to this era, where you’ll still find ancient traditions and a more simple way of life.

Many residents of the North District, which sits right up on the border with mainland China in the New Territories, can trace their origins back to China, when families moved south to escape war and unrest. These clans set up villages—some surrounded by walls—and lived off the land. The area is still mostly rural, populated by farmers who pursue their ancient traditions and follow a more modest way of life.

Village Life The Tang clan first settled in Kam Tin in the early 14th century, and Lo Wai was the first of the five wai—or walled villages—they built. It’s enclosed on all four sides by brick walls, with a gateway and entrance tower, which protect the central ancestral hall and adjacent dwellings. Much of the original village walls and internal layout still exist here: if you follow the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail you can see the protected entranceway and walls, but much is closed to the public to protect the villagers’ privacy.

Community Spirit An ancestral hall is the focal point for any wai villager: it’s a study hall for children, as well as a place for worshipping ancestors, social gatherings and for discussing important village issues. Liu Man Shek Tong Ancestral Hall in Sheung Shui Wai is an elaborate example built in 1751 by the prosperous Liu clan, who initially settled from Fujian in the Ming Dynasty. Built in the typical threehall, two-courtyard style, the decoration of the main building is opulent.

Organic Growth Instead of merely surviving off the land to feed themselves, entrepreneurial villagers have branched out to sell their produce—producing a trend across Hong Kong for locally grown, locally sourced ingredients. Po Sang Yuen Bee Farm in Fanling does a great job of protecting the environment in its enterprise, while the trendy IPC Foodlab is a restaurant that advocates eating local farm produce.

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Fanling Wai

Living Heritage To learn more about ancient village life in Hong Kong, visit Fanling Wai, one of the area’s best preserved walled villages. It was thought to have been built by the Pang clan between the 12th and 13th centuries, and inside you’ll see fine examples of Ming and Tsing dynasty architecture through its temples, ancestral halls, school and watchtowers.

Natural Beauty Much of the North District is still made up of farmland and beautiful natural resources. The eight majestic peaks of Pat Sin Leng Country Park dominate the territory’s skyline and are

surrounded by lakes, with many walking trails which start and end at Lau Shui Heung Reservoir, taking in pavilions, a camp site and barbeque and picnic spots.

Soul Food To sample locally farmed food, head for Wun Chuen Vegetarian Centre. The 70-year-old Taoist Wun Chuen Sin Koon temple has restaurant that offers healthy and delicious dishes made to resemble their meaty counterparts.

Head online to www.DiscoverHongKong.com/ Insiders Guide to create your personalized itinerary for North District.

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IN THE HOOD

DAYS OUT WITH A DIFFERENCE Tsuen Wan Tired of the same old city center bores? Hop on the MTR and stay ‘til the very end of the red line for a pleasant surprise: Tsuen Wan embodies the blend between old and new and is full of cultural heritage, good eats and extraordinary views of the city.

1. Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail

2. Sam Tung Uk Museum

3. Tsuen Wan Pier

This is called an ancient trail for a reason: the route used to be a vital trade artery connecting the 18 villages of Shap Pat Heung in Yuen Long, and the market town of Tsuen Wan. It’s a steep and tiring climb to the top of Shek Lung Kung, but you’ll be glad you did it for the views of Tsing Yi harbor.

A great cultural day trip in Tsuen Wan starts at the older part of town.

Declaired a historical monument in 1981, the Sam Tung Uk Museum is a restored 200-year-old traditional walled village. It now displays the remnants of this once bustling village— an ancestral hall, two rows of side houses, an exhibition hall and a lecture hall, with displays of period furniture, handicrafts and old farming tools.

After the end of a long busy day roaming around town, why not head to Tsuen Wan Public Pier? This vantage point offers swoon- and camera-worthy views of the sunset that haven’t been Instagrammed to death...yet.

Get there: Take KMB bus 39M from Tsuen Wan MTR to Allway Gardens

Adjacent to Tsuen Wan West MTR station exit

2 Kwu Uk Lane, 2411-2011

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THE LIST’S LEADING LADIES

SW WONG “Fast fashion in Hong Kong won’t change as long as the demand is still there.”

SW Wong is the co-founder of The Closeteur, Hong Kong’s newly launched online shopping mecca which features preloved items offered by celebrities, fashion influencers and industry professionals. It also works to support charities too: Half of the profits go to environmental charities 1% For The Planet and Aquameridian Conservation & Education (ACE) Foundation. Charmaine Ng talks to Wong about fashion waste and how she hopes to change Hongkongers’ view towards secondhand clothes.

Before starting The Closeteur, I worked in the fashion industry. On the side, I did charity work and was part of Shark Savers Hong Kong.

One year ago, we began forming our business idea [for The Closeteur]. Our goal was to combine our love for fashion and our passion about helping the environment together.

Many people do not know that they are indirectly contributing to pollution by partaking in fast fashion. Today’s popular culture is one where clothes are cheap, so people are always purchasing without thinking about the quality and whether or not they really like the items.

The more we buy, the more we end up not wearing and throwing away, which in turn causes us to buy more.

This fashion waste contributes to the landfill problem—more than 10,000 tons of clothes are thrown away each year just in Hong Kong.

However, Hongkongers do not like to purchase secondhand clothes.

The Closeteur is different from other secondhand stores because we teach you how to mix and match the pieces we sell.

I previously lived in Australia, where people recycle as a part of their everyday lives. Here, the government has to do a lot just to educate people on the subject.

Nowadays, it has improved.

We want to change Hongkongers’ views on secondhand clothes, not just to convince people to buy them and that’s it.

To change the industry, we must change ourselves and our spending habits first.

People always ask: are they from superstars? Why should I buy these secondhand clothes if I can get brand new ones?

Everyone wears a piece differently and the first owner will have thought of how to style the piece when they bought it.

A large number of celebrities are selling their old clothes through The Closeteur.

They will model their items themselves to provide inspiration of how to wear their pieces for buyers.

We also have an interactive magazine online, where we give information on fashion waste and tips on taking care of your clothes to make them last longer.

Half of our profits go to environmental charities, including 1% For The Planet and the ACE Foundation.

Fast fashion in Hong Kong won’t change as long as the demand is still there. But I feel that education can slowly change the industry, just like our recycling habits and consumption of shark fin.

It just needs time.

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250 Things to

Love about Hong Kong

This month at The List, we’re celebrating our 250th issue by looking at everything we love about Hong Kong and what makes it so special. Here are 250 things that we can’t get enough of in this crazy city of ours. By The List Staff

Flavors

3. Black herbal jelly

An essential part of Hong Kong is food, glorious food

While best eaten with just a sprinkle of sugar, Kei Kee Dessert serves the dessert with heaps of fresh cut fruits.

33 Kam Fai Path, Yuen Long, 2479-4743

1. The unique taste of Cantonese dim sum

4. The herbal tea craze in the hot summer months

Lin Heung Tea House has been here since the 1920s to cure your dim sum cravings.

Tsang Chiu Ho Building, 160 Wellington St, Sheung Wan, 2544-4556

Chau Ka Yuen supposedly sells a bowl of their ”Chicken bone grass” tea (雞骨草涼茶) every five minutes.

G/F, 52 Ap Lei Chau Main St., Ap Lei Chau

2. The slightly bittersweet taste of local iced lemon tea Ki Kei Cafe replaces lemon slices with lemon peel and fresh lemon juice.

G/F, 8 Kut Hing Street, Tai O

5. Eating a hot peanut butter waffle in cold weather Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles serves up piping hot waffles with your choice of topping—think Nutella or condensed milk.

492 King’s Rd., North Point

6. Navigating the maze at Chungking Mansion to eat like you’re in India Crowned as the King of Curry, Khyber Pass Mess Club is a Chungking gem Flat E2, 7/F, Block E, Chungking Mansion, 36-44 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui

7. Silk stocking milk tea You can’t go wrong with Lan Fong Yuen’s legendary milk tea.

2 Gage St., Central, 2544-3895

8. Warm and wobbly straight-out-ofthe-oven egg tarts The hardest decision is choosing between the puff pastry and the shortcrust variety.

Violet Cake Shop, 94A Electric Rd., Tin Hau

9. Black market cookies: Jenny Bakery

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There are always long lines outside the shop, with people aiming for their prized “teddy bear” butter cookies. Why so popular? Try a box for yourself.

Shops 24, G/F & 42, 1/F, Mirador Mansion, 54-64 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2311-8070, jennybakery.com

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15. Chowing down on humble seafood in a sampan Shun Kee Typhoon Shelter Seafood, Typhoon Shelter, Causeway Bay, 8112-0075

One of the top cha chaan tengs in town—but be prepared for an intimidating (-ly fast) dining experience.

47 Parkes St, Jordan, 2730-1356.

11. Freshly baked pineapple buns with a cold slab of butter Kam Wah Café claims to be the inventor of this guilty pleasure—and they do take their buns seriously.

47 Bute St., Prince Edward, 2392-6830.

12. Next level desserts seem to get crazier every summer Try this honey toast-ception: a toast box filled with sweet honey-flavored mini toast pieces, garnished with fruit and ice cream.

Dazzling Café, Shop 22, 3/F, The One, 100 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2312-6099

13. Expensive food items that still get customers because of the hype I Cremeria’s signature soft serve cream parfait is served in a sweet green melon half—and will set you back $220 a pop.

Shop F-9, 1/F, 11-19 Great George St., Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay

14. Sipping a locally made craft beer Hong Kong Beer Co. was the first micro-brewery in Hong Kong.

Get a pint at Inn Side Out. 2/F, SCAA, 88 Caroline Hill Rd., Causeway Bay

Psst... We often notice an elderly man selling authentic sugar “scallion” wraps near Kowloon Tong’s Festival Walk.

17. Curry fish balls are an emblematic food of Hong Kong Wong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fishball Noodles makes them fresh every morning.

Shop A, 10 Shau Kei Wan Main St. East, Shau Kei Wan, 2886-0068

18. Cantonese soups from home or a quick fix on the MTR We love the nourishing teas and soups at Healthworks in most MTR stations.

Shop W7, Central MTR Station (Exit A near Worldwide House), 2840-0518

19. Eating fried food and getting told you’re too “hot air”

23. Indulging in comforting hot pot with a huge group Want some trendy hot pot? Check out The Drunken Pot in Tsim Sha Tsui 2/F, 8 Observatory Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2321-9038

24. Soy sauce western cuisine Sammy’s Kitchen is a sure-fire classic.

204-206 Queen’s Rd. West,Western, 2548-8400

25. Hiking across Lamma to get to the seafood restos Lamma Hilton Shum Kee Restaurant (no relation to the hotel) is a strong favorite.

26 Sok Kwu Wan Second St., Lamma Island 2982-8290

26. The city’s silkiest Tofu Fa Ah Por Tofu Fa, 1 Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island

Get some “24 herbs” tea or “gweilo herbal tea” aka ice cold beer, stat!

20. A double dose of caffeine in a milk tea-coffee hybrid, yuan yeung, to start a morning off right.

China Café offers an extra icy variation.

G/F, 1077A Canton Rd., Mong Kok, 2392-7825

21. Eating dai pai dong grub while watching the world pass by Sing Heung Yuen has the most amazing tomato soup noodles 2 Mei Lun St., Central, 2544-8368

Photos: Emily Chu

10. Creamy scrambled eggs at Australia Dairy Company and the hivemind service there

16. Old school, almost extinct street snacks always make a welcome cameo

22. Chinese New Year puddings get crazier every year, from coffeeflavored ones to cakes decked out in gold leaf

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Wing Wah Noodle Shop’s hand-kneaded egg noodles make them extra delicious.

89 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2527-7476

28. The 4pm after school rush for Indo Mie garlic noodles at any nearby 7-Eleven 29. Weird starchy cream of mushroom soups in local restaurants 30. Dunking chinese fried donuts into a steaming bowl of congee Dak Fat Congee (德發粥品) is popular for their fried donut sticks wrapped in rice rolls G/F, 9B & 11 Sze Pei Square, Tsuen Wan, 2498-8404/2408-7368

31. Steamed minced meatloaf with a salty egg yolk—the comfort food served in a typical Hong Kong home Man Sing Bing Sut (民聲冰室) or “People’s Voice” offers homey huge meatloaf 16 Wun Sha St., Tai Hang

32. The unique intense flavor from tea (and soy sauce) poached eggs, mostly found in herbal tea shops.

34. Being able to get the daintiest, softest chargrilled char siu and the toughest construction worker tier grilled pork both in Central

Want a high tech wet market experience?

Head to Siu Sai Wan Wet Market, revamped with wifi, phone chargers, and online live chicken orders.

G/F, Siu Sai Wan Market, Siu Sai Wan Plaza, Eastern

35. The sweet and salty, tart flavor of dried wah mui prunes Get them: Yiu Fung Store, Shop A, G/F, 2 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay

36. A freshly made bowl of bouncy fish ball or fish cake noodles

42. The floral scent of the lobby at Kowloon Shangri-La 64 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2721-2111

Tak Cheong Noodle (德昌魚蛋粉), G/F, 75 Electric Rd., Tin Hau, 2510-8783

43. Pungent diesel engines of the Star Ferry

Scents Smells and odors of the Big Lychee

44. The humidity on your nose especially during April-May or upon return from a trip abroad

37. Medicinal aroma of herbal tea at traditional herbal tea shops

45. The aroma of home cooking from the neighbors traveling into your living room

Sam Bo Fong, Shop 4B, 55 Dundas St., Mong Kok, 2781-0728

38. The citrusy scent of potted kumquat trees adorning building lobbies during Chinese New Year

33. The crazy following for anything matcha-flavored in Hong Kong

39. The fresh verdant smell of the Flower Market in springtime

Get your matcha ice cream fix at Via Tokyo, which just opened a new TST branch.

29 Cameron Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2385-6388

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41. The unique mishmash of fresh vegetables, sweet fruits and ferrous smell of live produce at the wet markets

Get the fancy version at Mott 32, which uses Iberico Pork.

Basement, Standard Chartered Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd., Central, 2885-8688

Farm Milk Company uses farm-fresh eggs.

Shek Kong Kap Lung, 78 Lui Kung Tin, Yuen Long, 2832-9218

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40. The smell of Aberdeen near the floating restaurants

46. The unique sweaty scent of food boiling away at a congee or noodle shop Sang Kee, 20-22 Cleverly St., Sheung Wan, 2541-8199

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27. Getting your wonton noodle fix anywhere, anytime

47. Charcoal-fired claypot rice and oily deep fried oyster cakes in Yau Ma Tei Four Seasons Claypot Rice, 46-58 Arthur St., Yau Ma Tei

48. Incense burning in oldw apartment hallways and shrines Pak Kung Temple shrine, Peel Street

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49. The cold steely scent of the mist from the sprinklers while picnicking on IFC roof

58. The intoxicating smell of Bee Cheng Hiang dried meat jerky outside the MTR in Causeway Bay.

66. Gushing sound of fountains at Hong Kong Park 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 2521-5041

Kong Mansion, 2-6 Yee Wo St., 2833-0128

50. Eye-wateringly acrid burning incense at Chinese New Year’s celebrations at Che Kung Temple

7 Che Kung Miu Rd., Tai Wai, 2603-4049

51. Milky and sweet scent of Bubble Tea You can smell the aroma of TenRen Cha for Tea’s bubble teas from a block away.

TenRen Cha for Tea, Eslite, 10/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay, 3419-6780

59. The perfumed air when you step into the elevator lobby to get to Vibes at The Mira hotel Vibes, 5/F, The Mira, 118 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-5599

60. The salty smell of dried seafood and shrimp paste still in the making in Tai O Tai O, Lantau Island

52. The sweet smell of of fruits at the Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market

61. The smell of charcoal and honey at a Hong Kong-style barbecue

53. The smell of dried seafood on Wing Lok Street

62. The salty sea smell that sticks to the whole bus when you’re heading home from the beach

Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan

54. Pungent stinky tofu in Mong Kok Kai Kee Snacks, 41 Dundas St., Mong Kok

55. The smell of wet tofu and fish fading into greens and fruits as you walk up Graham Street Graham Street, Central

56. Smelling wet fresh cut grass, Victoria Peak Garden, Mount Austin Road, The Peak

57. The sweet smell of freshly cooked eggettes or egg waffles Oddies’s got next-level chocolate eggettes.

Shop 1F, G/F, 149 Wan Chai Rd., Wan Chai, 9551-7972

Citybus no.9 runs between Shau Kei Wan (close to the MTR) and Shek O beach

63. The scent of fear when you’re locked in a room at Freeing HK freeinghk.com

64. The smell of the inside of a face mask when you have the slightest cold

Sounds

67. Flapping of pigeon wings over our heads outside the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry pier 68. People oohing and aahing at Pui Pui the celebrity crocodile Hong Kong Wetland Park, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, 3152-6666

69. Haggling with market vendors, and hearing them beg you to come back when you do the “walk-away” technique Ladies Market, Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok

70. The boisterous sounds of the Cantonese dialect and other native dialects like Hakka and Chiu Chow 71. Punters tuning into radio broadcast with rapid Cantonese commentary on horseracing 72. The “ding-ding” noise that you hear on trams 73. The nonsensical restaurant terms and secret lingo used in local cha chaan tengs

Noises and sound bites we like to hear

74. The Cantonese accent while speaking a foreign language

65. The wailing and singing and percussion sounds from Cantonese opera

75. The sound of Star Ferry’s rattling engine noise 76. The jingle of the TVB newscast

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77. Eating at the night market at the noisy junction in Temple Street

88. Old people and their pet caged birds in parks

96. Local farmers showing off their wares at farmers markets

Corners of Battery and Woo Sung Streets

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Prince Edward

78. Gym salesmen chasing you down the street yelling their promotions at you

89. The sound of clinking china when Hongkongers rinse their tableware before a dim sum meal

Tong Chong Street Markets, every Sunday through Jun 12, 2016, 11am-5pm.

Taikoo Place, Tong Chong Street, Quarry Bay

79. Large groups of domestic helpers dancing on Sundays

90. The firecracker and drumming sounds at the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance during Mid Autumn Festival

80. MTR staff holding up stop signs during rush hour telling people to queue 81. Beyond’s song in every protest, “Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies” (海闊天空) 82. The annoying sound of motorcycle engines speeding on the highway in the middle of the night 83. Parents’ Asian-style disciplining in public 84. People yelling “where are you?” at the meeting point under Times Square’s huge TV 85. The annoying sounds of Candy Crush on the MTR 86. Novice-level recorder skills for every kid who went to primary school here 87. The rapid beeping sound when the green light flashes: run!

91. A tranquil nighttime walk along TST waterfront to Hung Hom, hearing nothing but the harbor and distant cars 92. The trickle of water when hiking at Bride’s Pool Get there: Take KMB bus no.75K from Tai Po Market MTR Station to Tai Mei Tuk, get off at the green pavilion

97. The difference in the sound of an adult and a concessionary octopus card on the MTR gates 98. The sound of mahjong shuffling when walking past a mahjong school ...which are actually licensed gambling businesses.

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99. Uncles gathering to play chinese chess in park pavilions 100. Iconic Hong Kong birds chirping and hooting in the early evening and early morning

93. The origin story of “Swiss Sauce” chicken wings— how “Swiss” was a mispronunciation of “sweet” soy sauce.

101. The MTR PA telling people to stand still on the escalator, and to not look at their mobile phones

Tai Ping Koon’s famous variety has plenty of aromatic sesame oil and huadiao wine.

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102. One of a kind Cantonese slang terms and swear words

94. The mass of people crossing the road at Sogo, the busiest intersection in the city

103. The music coming from Mr. Softee ice cream trucks

Sogo, 555 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay, 2833-8338

95. People swearing on the football/ basketball pitch at Victoria Park

104. Middle aged men discussing the latest races while yum cha 105. The tantalizing drilling sounds coming from construction sites

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117. The iconic green trams Ride all the way from the Shau Kei Wan Terminus to the Western Market for a full experience.

118. Dim sum trolleys Metropol Hong Kong is one of the few places that still serve dim sums in trolleys.

4/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, 2865-1988

119. The impressive ridges of Lion Rock

106. Long, drawn out annoying horns by impatient drivers 107. Poor reporters shouting against the howling typhoon winds while doing live reports outdoor 108. Classic TV ads that are still playing after 30 years The Sze Hing Loong peanut commercial, anyone?

109. The chuckles at TakeOut Comedy

Sights Things we see on the streets

121. Streetside karaoke along Temple Street

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113. Cascades of long dark locks in whatever crowds you go through.

114. The perennial traffic jam outside the Cross Harbour Tunnel.

110. The sound of flipping pages in the City Hall study room before public exam periods

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111. The delightful end-of-schoolday chimes instead of jarring school bells

120. Rusty Signboards Check out the neon signs on Nathan Road.

112. The iconic Victoria Harbour skyline

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For great views of the iconic mountain head to Lion Rock bar.

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122. Talkative fortune tellers in Temple Street Wait til it’s dark before venturing into the rows of tents—go in and try your luck!

123. Hawker carts touting their delicious street snacks We all have our favorites, ours is at Tsim Sha Tsui late at night.

115. The evening light show along the waterfront.

A Symphony of Lights, 8 pm daily.

116. Getting squashed like sardines during rush hour on the MTR

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124. Wong Tai Sin Temple brimming with people during Chinese New Year

134. The fake sky above Sky Bar at Langham Place

2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, 2327-8141

It feels a little like the final scene of Jim Carey’s “The Truman Show” Langham Place, 8 Argyle St., Mong Kok

125. Making a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree

135. Seafood with a view in Sai Kung

Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, 2638-3678

Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant, 87-89 Man Nin St., Sai Kung, 2792-6938

126. “Mahjong School” signboards

136. Beautiful scenic hikes just a stone’s throw away

Kai Kee Mahjong School, Shop 3, Cambridge Building, 25-39 Hong Ning Rd., Kwun Tong

127. Fishing boats in Aberdeen

137. The old juxtaposed with the new in our architecture

128. The tallest floors of skyscrapers hidden in the mist

138. The cartoon-driven cafes where fans queue for hours

129. Old ladies “villain-hitting” with a slipper under the Canal Road flyover 130. Gazing at bokehs of street lamps and neon signs through a window on a rainy night 131. The observation elevator at Hopewell Centre 183 Queen’s Rd. East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

132. Standing along the piers at night, between two distinct skylines See it: Hung Hom Ferry Pier

133. Local hair game: Strong

143. More shopping malls per square mile than probably anywhere in the world 144. Having hot pot in Sham Shui Po beneath the neon lights Wo Kui Hot Pot (鍋居火鍋專門店), G/F, 191 Fuk Wan St., Sham Shui Po, 2780-1618

145. Dragon boat racing at Stanley Beach Catch the annual Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships on Jun 9.

8am-6pm at Stanley Main Beach

146. The temple fairs at Tai Kok Tsui, and foreigners dressed up like ancient emperors

Gudetama Cafe by Izumi Curry, Yata, LG/F, apm Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong

147. The record-breaking big fish on Lamma that’s worshipped at the Tin Hau temple in Sok Kwu Wan

139. The lively protests in Causeway Bay on important public holidays

Tin Hau Temple, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island

Labour Day’s coming up, so prepare yourself for the parade of workers.

140. Pristine, lesser-visited beaches, such as Hap Mun Bay. Get there: Take bus no. 92 from Diamond HIll MTR station and get off at Sai Kung Town, then rent one of the sampans by the waterfront.

141. Our city not being one flat boring terrain 142. The exploding street art scene everywhere you look Our favorite is the colorful staircase in Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei

148. Getting lost around the brown Ma On Shan line— because no one really gets it, still 149. Dispensary cats and social media pages for dispensary cats Brother Cream, we love you! creambrother.com

150. The first five and last three episodes of TVB soap operas.

You don’t really need to watch the rest…

151. Long lines of parents and children on kindergarten registration days

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152. People reselling iPhones right outside Apple stores The Toy House, 100 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

153. Kids doing homework in practically every café

157. People carrying UV-protective umbrellas on a sunny day

163. People sprinting across the platform at Admiralty MTR

158. Men helping their female partners carry their handbags

164. Pole-leaners on the MTR

159. Buses so packed the doors can barely shut

154. Long queues outside newly opened restaurants

160. People pushing their dogs around in carriages

155. Long queues outside ladies’ restrooms 156. Girls with horizontal Korean-inspired brows, whether it looks good on them or not

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161. Schoolgirls wearing sweaters over their cheongsam uniforms in 30 degree weather

165. Domestic helpers picnicking on pedestrian walkways 166. Shoe shiners on Theatre Lane, Causeway Bay 167. The Aqua Luna’s red sails

162. Older people running into MTR carriages to hog seats

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168. Elaborate shopping mall Christmas decorations

176. Walk-up overpasses Annoying to some, but you can cross the street safely, get a mini-workout, and enjoy an elevated view

169. Funny, badly phrased words on T-shirts

177. Dog-friendly hipster cafés are everywhere, if you know where to look

170. People taking selfies with the lazy pandas in the background at Ocean Park

The Barking Lot Café is a café, adoption center as well as an education center.

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171. Cruising to the top of Central on the Mid-Levels Escalator

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172. Peering into each bag of tropical fish at the goldfish market

178. Forget your wallet? Your Octopus card’s got you covered

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173. Watching the sun set at Ha Pak Nai

179. Road Beers from “Club 7/11” Grab a 7-Eleven drink and hang out at a park. Hollywood Road Park, Sheung Wan

Get there: Take green mini bus No. 33 at Tai Fung Street in Yuen Long Town and get off at Tai Kok Miu

180. Food delivery is magical Deliveroo (deliveroo.hk) and FoodPanda (foodpanda.hk) are here to bring your favorite meals to you in less than an hour.

174. The view out onto the water at the “Instagram Pier” in Shek Tong Tsui

181. Tsui Wah at 4am in LKF

175. The Sai Wan Swimming Shed

Nothing beats a warm, crispy butter bun splattered with sweet condensed milk after a crazy night out.

This photogenic jetty at the western end of K-Town was once popular with early morning harbor swimmers.

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G-2/F, 15-19 Wellington Street, Central

184. The affordability of public transport $2.30 gets you across Hong Kong Island on a tram. We’re not complaining.

185. Big events to look forward to each year Art month and the Rugby Sevens in spring, Clockenflap and Beertopia in fall.

186. The relief you feel when you can snag a reluctant crossharbour taxi at 2am 187. Navigating the maze at the Wan Chai Computer Centre for all of your dorky needs.

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188. Hikes on the Southside and Tai Tam Get there: Take bus no. 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR Station

189. Being able to get your shoes fixed just about anywhere The cobblers just outside Central MTR Exit D1 and D2 are your best friends.

190. Convenient laundry services Too lazy? The recently launched Washie app will get your laundry done— without you moving an inch. washie.com.hk

Photo: Eduardo M.C./Flickr

182. Feeling like you’re taking a mini trip when you jump on a ferry 183. Great leisure biking trails are easily accessible The Tai Wai to Tai Po route (14-20km) gives you a gentle, 2.5-3.5 hour workout.

191. Striking up a random conversation about politics with the taxi driver while stuck in traffic 192. Heated conversations about reluctant taxi drivers.

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Try Hopsee, a ride-sharing platform. hopsee.me

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193. Superstar tutors posing on the backs of buses 194. Bananas flying in Legco meetings 195. Having a good laugh browsing through the limitless creativity by netizens on Golden Forum hkgolden.com

196. Browsing Shanghai Street for hotel-quality kitchenware Shanghai Street, Mong Kok

197. The fondly named “Li’s field” during typhoon season preventing work days off for bad weather

202. Browsing all the art galleries and curios shops on Hollywood Road Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan

(Named after Li Ka-shing.)

198. Junk parties in the middle of sweltering August

203. Four firework shows a year against the stunning skyline

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204. Dressing up for high tea at The Pen

199. Ice-cold office climates

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200. People racing for the $1 deals at the annual Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo in Victoria Park

205. Praying with joss sticks at a temple Man Mo Temple, 124 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2540-0350

201. The “camera eats first” trend Trend, or shall we say rule?

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206. Paying homage to the great Bruce Lee at the heritage museum

215. Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui’s legacy stretching from stage to screen.

Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, 2180-8188

Check out their duet “芳華絕代”(Fong Wa Juet Doi) and their 1988 film “Rouge”.

207. Happy Wednesdays at the Races

216. Walking along Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok on a Friday night

It’s just $10 to get in at the public enclosure for awesome mid-week fun.

Happy Valley Racecourse, Happy Valley

208. Hong Kong Chic: innovative fashion startups based on local elements Social enterprise Handsome Bag Co. makes bags out of discarded taxi seats. handsomeco.com

209. Chilling at Chi Lin Nunnery

217. Crossing the border from Hong Kong to Shenzhen in literally the same building

Have you watched “Ten Years,” the recent Best Picture win at the Hong Kong Film Awards?

211. The “Ting Hai” Effect (丁蟹效應) Also known as the “Adam Cheng effect,” this urban myth refers to the sudden drop in the stock market Hong Kong actor Adam Cheng is onscreen.

212. Rollercoaster-style buses when sitting on the top deck 213. The legendary “Four Heavenly Kings” of 90s Cantopop Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai

214. Proximity to all of Asia— perfect for wanderlusters

227. The narrowing harbor and all the nostalgia that comes with it 228. Beautifully sculpted parks Tamar Park in Admiralty is the perfect spot for spring picnics.

Lo Wu Station, East Rail Line, MTR

229. Red, white and blue canvas bags

218. The obsession with whitening skincare products

230. Banyan trees adorning old streets

219. Old people working out on playground facilities

231. Flocks of mainlanders at Sheung Shui station hoarding pharmacy essentials

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210. Hong Kong cinema is something to be proud of.

226. Plush toys given as presents for university graduates.

220. Vendors selling antigovernment fai chun banners at the Chinese New Year fair 221. The vain attempts to create patterns in fireworks displays 222. Quoting Stephen Chow movies that everyone grew up with.

That version of “Only You” in “A Chinese Odyssey II: Cinderella”? Nailed it.

223. Hong Kong’s beloved cartoon pig, McDull 224. Stepping up and down Pottinger Street in Central, also known as “stone slab street” 225. Being deathly afraid of the monkeys at Shing Mun Country Park

232. The elderly doing tai chi in public parks 233. Feeling like you’ve left the city with a quick staycation to the Southside We love: Ovolo Southside, 64 Wong Chuk Hang Rd., 2165-1000

234. Ducking into air conditioned shops every 30 seconds in the summertime 235. Spending a chill sunday in half air-conditioned, half seaside breezy goodness at The Pulse Limewood, Shop 103-4, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2866-8668

236. Shopping on “sneaker street” in Mong Kok for all the newest kicks Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok

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237. Sipping a cheap cold beverage at the top of Pier 3 for a million dollar view

240. All you can eat cha chaan teng food? It’s not just a dream

246. Getting your $2 discount for the MTR fare

An all-you-can-eat meal of CCT classics starts at $88 at Cafe Hong Kong, 18 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2806-0220

The Mid-Levels Escalator, Central

New Discovery bar, Central Pier 3, Man Kwong St., Central

238. Rooftop bars never get old here

241. Couples sneaking around love hotels and averting eye contact

We love: Sugar, 32/F, EAST, 29 Taikoo Shing Rd., Quarry Bay, 3968-3738

239. Being able to hop across mini islands when kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding at the beach Ah Kwok Water Sport Center, Sai Sha Beach, Sha Ha, Sai Kung (Opposite Beach Resort Hotel), 9170-7513

247. The “boat” that takes you across the river at the Yuen Long biking trail MTR Yuen Long Station, Exit B

242. Paying our bills at 7-Eleven 243. Squeezing all the fruit in the market before you buy it 244. Learning how to play “Big Two”

248. Gallery-hopping on opening nights Usually Thursdays

249. Weird Asian-inspired pizzas with unusual ingredients

245. Taxi doors that open for us

250. The fear of not being heard when you yell for your stop on a mini-bus

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HIDDEN GEMS

THE PEARLY GATES Located up on Mount Austin Road at the Peak, the unassuming Gate Lodge was originally the living quarters for the keeper of the Mountain Lodge—the summer residence of the Hong Kong Governor back in the day. Built just at the turn of the century in 1900, it’s the only part of the estate still standing after the Mountain Lodge was demolished in 1946. Take a detour during your Victoria Peak hike to check out this little slice of Hong Kong history, and make a picnic date at Mount Austin Park along the way.

Photo Courtesy of the Antiquities and Monuments Office

Gate Lodge of the Former Mountain Lodge, The Peak Get there: 20-minute walk from the Peak Galleria or The Peak Tram Terminus, along Mount Austin Road.

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